Which of the following is an example of a density-independent factor?
A) parasitism
B) males fighting for access to females
C) wolf packs in territory disputes
D) spread of West Nile virus among chickadees
E) flooding after heavy rains

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Density-independent factors are those that affect populations regardless of population size or density. Flooding after heavy rains is not influenced by the size or density of a population and can equally affect a small or large population.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Density-Independent